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Fire extinguishers

Disposal guidance for households

  Accepted at hazardous waste collection sites

Full or partially full fire extinguishers are accepted at hazardous waste collection sites. Fire extinguisher containers must be 7.5 gallons or less and there is a limit of 5 tanks per trip. Empty fire extinguishers can go in the garbage. Empty fire extinguishers are not recyclable. 

  • All containers must be 5 gallons or less
  • Total waste limit: 50 gallons per trip
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